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1.1Discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.):

‘I was in New York researching my novel’

‘a well-researched and readable account’

‘We have been researching the market for a suitable place for a long time.’

‘Although the work is based only on published material, this part of the book is well researched and convincing.’

‘He got the idea after coming across the real LAPD bomb squad office by accident, while researching another book.’

‘We will also be researching the international market and following the trends in color.’

‘The book is well researched and there are times when some real humour emerges from the text.’

‘Her day starts with a round of toast and, if she is not researching the programme, she looks after the show's guests for the day.’

‘In the course of researching my book, I came to believe that, morally, over-eating is wrong.’

‘Bill has backed the scheme as he is a keen metal detector fan and is researching a book on the subject.’

‘She began researching the book although many of the ideas are based on games and ideas that she and her husband have done with their children.’

‘Every parent in North America should read this astonishing, thoroughly researched book.’

‘While researching the book he decided to have a drink in every bar that bears his name, and there are plenty of those.’

‘He began by thoroughly researching what time of year would be most appropriate for this type of event.’

‘While small, the errors do distract from an otherwise meticulously researched book.’

‘Normally, an author doesn't have to prove that a book is meticulously researched.’

‘Work continues on researching the market, creating samples and pulling it all together into a cohesive business plan.’

‘He is widely travelled - both as a result of researching his books and because of his work as a freelance travel journalist.’

‘What's the most surprising thing you learned about lobsters while researching your book?’

‘John spent over five years researching the book which will definitely be a collectors item.’

‘I was there researching a book, and had no intention of actually doing any climbing.’

‘They may demand plays and book serialisations and properly researched programmes.’

Usage

The traditional pronunciation in British English puts the stress on the second syllable, -search. In US English the stress is reversed and comes on the re-. The US pronunciation is becoming more common in British English and, while some traditionalists view it as incorrect, it is now generally accepted as a standard variant of British English

Origin

Late 16th century: from obsolete French recerche (noun), recercher (verb), from Old French re- (expressing intensive force) + cerchier to search.